Disney Cancels Wonder Man Despite Season 2 Plans Already in Motion

The showrunner of Disney's Wonder Man series, Andrew Guest, has revealed that Season 2 was already in the works before Marvel and Disney decided to cancel it. Guest shared a TikTok video addressing the situation, clearing up rumors that had been circulating online.

According to Guest, the cancellation had nothing to do with scheduling conflicts or a secret Marvel movie taking priority. He explained that contracts were signed, schedules were cleared, and the writer's room was supposed to start this month, with production set to begin early next year.

The showrunner also revealed that he had written the premiere episode of Season 2 before the cancellation, and that an outline for the season was already in place. Guest expressed his disappointment at the decision, stating that the creative team was 'eager' to continue making the show and that everyone involved felt 'passionately' about it.

Guest thanked fans for rallying around the series and hopes that the conversation surrounding its cancellation leads to bigger discussions about the kinds of projects studios are choosing to support. He also expressed his hope that Emmy voters would consider Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's performance in the show, which he believes deserves recognition.